C Lyman Smith & Ingrid Smith Foundation First Option Bank Trustee
Historical FunderPaola, Kansas · EIN 32-6041572 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $22,500 and $22,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS FIRST OPTION |
|---|---|
| Address | ATTN KERI PETERSON TRUST OFFICER, 702 BAPTISTE DR, PAOLA KS 66071 |
| Phone | 9132949222 |
| KPETERSON@FIRSTOPTIONBANK.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.FIRSTOPTIONBANK.COM/ABOUT-US/TRUSTEED-FOUNDATIONS/APPLICATION-GUIDELINE |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE MARCH 1 EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | 501(C)(3) ENTITIES; GRANTOR PROVIDED LIST OF PREFERRED CHARITABLE RECIPIENTS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Education Foundation | Spring Hill, KS | STEM program | $22,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $20,865 | 2 |
| 2023 | $20,217 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601959349100950
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 32-6041572
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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